This Week in Sailing – 25th April 2024
Etchells Round 5 – 20th February 2016
Racing was held offshore in 10-12 Knot ENE breeze and moderate seas.
Perfect offshore conditions that allowed some very close racing for the Fleet.
Race 7 saw Betelgeuse take an early lead with Wheres Wally applying pressure throughout the race.
Betelgeuse was able to maintain her lead and hold on for the finish.
1st Betelgeuse
2nd Wheres Wally
3rd Trilogy
4th Rooster
Race 8 saw some close racing with the lead changing hands on multiple occasions, a different yacht leading around the top mark on each leg.
At the finish there was only 5 seconds separating the top 3 boats. The Etchell fleet putting a bit of pressure on the PRO and volunteers with Where’s Wally nearly finishing in their cockpit!!
1st Wheres Wally
2nd Betelgeuse
3rd Trilogy
4th Rooster
Race 9, again some close racing. Wheres Wally leading the race from start to finish, being pushed all the way by Betelgeuse.
Wally was able to hold off a fast finish from Betelgeuse with less than 1 second separating them at the line.
1st Wheres Wally
2nd Betelgeuse
3rd Trilogy
4th Rooster
The Etchells fleet would like to thank the PRO Sean Allardice and all the volunteers for putting on a great day of racing in perfect sailing conditions.
Regards,
Scott McInally
Secretary – Gold Coast Etchells Fleet
A big warm thank you to all the Etchells Skippers and Crew for making a point of thanking our start crew on SYC1 for this weekends racing. It was really great to hear that you appreciate the work of our volunteers!
Southport Yacht Club Sailing Office
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